Former Boston Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre has found a new home and while it’s not on the west coast, it is deep in the heart of Texas.
Beltre and the Rangers agreed on a 6-year, $96 million deal on Wednesday. With Beltre going to the Rangers as a Type-A free agent., the Red Sox will get the Texas Rangers first round pick (26th) and a supplemental first round pick as well.
The Red Sox did give away their first round pick (24th) for signing Carl Crawford but also picked up the Detroit Tigers first round pick (19th) for losing Victor Martinez. With those picks plus two supplemental picks, the Red Sox will be able to pick four players in the first round of the draft.
Beltre was solid in his only year with the Red Sox as he hit .321 with 28 home runs and 102 RBIs.
He will get $14 million in 2011, $15 million in 2012, $16 million in 2013, $17 million in 2014, $18 million in 2015 and $16 million in 2016. Five of the six years are guaranteed. The last year of the contract will become guaranteed if Beltre reaches 1,200 plate appearances in 2014 and 2015 or 600 plate appearances in 2015.
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